Proposed bill would pause property tax revaluations statewide as Pender County seeks relief
PENDER COUNTY, N.C. (WWAY) — A new North Carolina Senate bill proposing a statewide moratorium on property tax revaluations is drawing attention as Pender County officials face ongoing scrutiny over their own reappraisal process.
County leaders met with state lawmakers Thursday to discuss the proposal, which would place a 12-month pause on property tax revaluations across the state.
The meeting included Pender County Commissioners Jimmy Tate and Brent Springer, along with County Manager Colby Sawyer. They met with state representatives Carson Smith and Brent Jackson to learn more about the legislation.
The proposal comes after Pender County faced legal scrutiny for suspending its 2026 property tax revaluation, which more than doubled some property values in the latest appraisal.
During the meeting, state officials outlined details of the bill, including the proposed moratorium and additional provisions that would allow the General Assembly to set limits on tax rate increases.
Tate said he is hopeful the legislation will pass and provide relief for homeowners, but encouraged residents to continue filing appeals.
“Whenever we work with government we can never guarantee the bill will pass but we are hopeful but as part of that process that I want to tell all of the citizens of Pender County today is that they need to continue their appeal process,” Tate said.
Lawmakers aim to move the bill through the legislative process by mid-May.
